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Hidden Treasures
You’re kidding me. All that hiking for a measly can of peanut brittle?
I thought geocaching was a thing that people did to have fun, not to give out treats from grandma. A high-tech treasure hunt sounded so awesome on the website, but I was kind of hoping the results of a hard day’s hike would be a little more exciting. Quirky, even. Instead, I find peanut brittle. Awesome. Someone’s getting a very nasty email for me when I get home.
At least the Bushnell ONIX 400 GPS System with XM Weather wasn’t a disappointment. I never would have found my way up this mountain without its georefenced satellite images that instantly calibrate to adjust for heading and location. The coordinates of the “prize” were easy to find via the extra large 3.5” full color LCD display, especially with the self calibrating 3-axis digital compass and other navigational aids right there on the screen via TruView Navigation. And with my fantastic, yet sold separately, XM Satellite Radio subscription, not only can I keep track of NEXRAD weather data with XM NavWeather, but can rock back down the mountain to any of its many stations.
Well, heck. I guess since I’m already up here, I might as well enjoy the brittle of my labor. I wonder how long it’s been here. Does brittle even go bad? Guess it’s worth a shot. After all, what else could possibly be in a can clearly labeled “Peanut Brittle”? Anything else would be a cruel practical joke.
Authorized for SquareTrade Extended Warranty
Warranty: 1 Year Bushnell
Features:
- TruView Navigation - layer a satellite photo, topo map, compass, navigational aids and XM services on a single screen
- Extra-large 3.5” full color LCD
- Display Size: 320 x 200
- WAAS Enabled
- Built-In Base Maps (North America)
- Built-In SiRF Technology 20 Channel Receiver
- 5-Way button pad used to navigate on screen, select from menu options, and create waypoints
- Save/Load Waypoints, Trails and Routes
- Stores up to 1000 Waypoints & 20 Routes
- - / + buttons for Map Zoom and XM radio volume
- Menu button to view main menu with six pages
- “Hot” Button Controls include Navigation, Safetrack Battery Conservation, XM Weather-Location Selection, and XM Radio Preferences
- Six Selectable User Profiles: Hiking/Camping, Hunting, Inland Boating, Ocean Boating, Geo caching, and Custom
- Self calibrating 3-axis digital compass
- 128mb microSD card included (accepts microSD cards up to at least 512mb )
- Waterproof (IPX7 rated)
- Helical satellite antennas
- Current page indicator
- Downloads and displays georeferenced satellite photography
- Displays NEXRAD weather data downlinked via XM NavWeather (requires XM subscription)
- XM Satellite radio entertainment including XM sports (requires XM subscription)
- SafeTrack battery conservation mode
- Battery level indicator
- LED status light
- Rugged rubber armor
- Lanyard attachment
- Dimentions: 7" (H) x 3"(W) x 1 1/2"(D)
- Weight: 12oz
- Battery Life: Up to 30 hours
- Four free TOPO or Aerial map downloads after product registration at BUSHNELLGPS.com
Additional Photos:
In the box:
- Onix 400 GPS/XM Receiver
- Lithium Ion Battery Pack
- 128mb MicroSD Card
- AC Charging Cord
- USB Cable
- Earbuds
- Info Pack with Quick Start Guide
Price: $99.99
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